No 4wd after replacing shift rod seals

[jeepjunk4]

So I replaced the shift rod seals today, good news is the leak has stopped but now I have no 4wd. Transfer Case shifts from 2wd to neutral but nothing else. The right shift rod doesn't appear to be moving, how did I eff this up?? It appears there is, or should I say was a rubber bushing in the metal piece that controls the shift rods, should I make a bushing for that, is it affecting the shifting?? Any ideas?? 85 Dana 300

 

[jeepjunk4]

After pulling the shifter apart again and putting it back together, I can get it into 4wd if I really jam the shifter, I got it to go into low and high. Im gonna assume it will loosen up over time, never had a jeep shift that hard, but the question still is, should I make a new bushing, will it help?? Cant find any rubber bushings around here, polyurethane too stiff??

 

[Flex BT]

I'm not sure about the factory shifter, but I know with my dual shifter setup if I tighten the linkage too much I can't move the levers. They needs to be able to go up and down a little to accommodate the vertical "swing". Try loosening the linkage bolts up a tad and see if that helps.

 

[mfistler]

Did you ensure you put the bearings and springs back on properly? They slide from side to side with the assist from the springs if not inserted back I properly the shifters will bind and not allow full motion of the shifters. There are good pictures and instructions you can pull from an instruction manual from a Dana 300 4:1 kit. Search on google for Dana 300 4:1 instructions.